How to tell the difference between allergies vs a cold
As fall settles in across the U.S., millions of Americans may find themselves battling seasonal allergies, colds or the flu —…
Poop pills may be the future of treating peanut allergies
Don’t flush this nutty allergy treatment down the toilet. “Poop pills” aren’t a new treatment for various ailments,…
Scientists use gene editing to create hypoallergenic dogs
NEW YORK (AP) — Matt Walker couldn’t pet a dog without sneezing — until he and other scientists…
Boomer Grandpa Deliberately Fed Wheat To A Child With Celiac Disease, And His Mom Is Considering Pressing Charges
Some people still treat food restrictions like a personal challenge. As one mom on an online forum shared,…
You’ve been told you shouldn’t scratch that itch. Is that true?
WASHINGTON (AP) — You’ve likely heard it since childhood: Don’t scratch that bug bite or rash, you’ll make…
Shocking side effect of blood pressure medication sent woman to ER
Earlier this month, an Illinois woman named Lily woke up with a sore on her lip and thought…
The truth about how chiggers bite skin is horrifying
Summer is here, and just as we are shedding layers and welcoming the sunshine, insects are lining up…
What is alpha-gal syndrome? | AP News
WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s common knowledge that ticks can spread infections that cause serious illnesses, including Lyme disease.…
Philly doctor invents ‘EpiPen-like’ autoinjector for phone
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to…
Urban Light Pollution Might Be Worsening Allergies
If you live in a big, brightly lit city and you feel like allergy season just never ends,…
Drug Used to Treat Asthma and Allergies May Also Help Fight Aggressive Cancers
File photo A drug often used to treat asthma and allergies may also help fight aggressive cancers, according…
Runny nose? Itchy? Experts say seasonal allergies worsening due to increase in pollen – National
A group of Canadian researchers says the amount of powdery pollen released by plants during their reproduction process…